A democratic candidate is working to win in a traditionally republican state by forging his own path. Rob Sand is running for governor and has been traveling to various cities to meet with voters. He has expressed his belief that the political system is broken, citing the influence of two private clubs that prioritize attacking each other over solving problems.

Sand has been holding meetings with citizens, aiming to fulfill his promise of hosting 100 such gatherings across all counties. One of his stops was in a city located on the Wapsipinicon river, which is the seat of a county. Further details about his campaign and meetings are available from the source.